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Horse Properties for Sale in Farr West, Utah
Farr West sits at the northwest edge of Weber County, where the suburban grid of Ogden gives way to hay fields, irrigation ditches, and pasture fronting the Wasatch foothills. The town has held onto its agricultural zoning more stubbornly than neighbors like Pleasant View or Plain City, which is exactly why it remains one of the more practical places along the northern Wasatch Front to keep horses on your own land. Lot sizes of one to five acres are common, secondary (irrigation) water rights are attached to many parcels, and the flat terrain west of 2700 West makes it easy to lay out arenas, round pens, and turnout paddocks without a lot of grading work. Most horse properties here trade in the $750K to $1.4M range depending on acreage, barn quality, and whether the home itself has been updated.
Climate matters when you're boarding at home: Farr West gets real winters with snow load on barns and frozen hydrants from December through February, then dry, hot summers where pasture irrigation from the Weber-Box Elder canal system becomes essential. Riders have direct access to the Bear River bottoms, the Willard Bay area, and the Ben Lomond trail system within a 20-minute trailer ride, and the Golden Spike Event Center in Ogden hosts cuttings, ropings, and shows year-round. Browse the active equestrian listings below to see current acreage, barn setups, and water shares on the market.
June 2026 · Farr West market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Farr West right now.
Median sale
$682,450
4 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
4 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
46
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About horse properties in Farr West.
How much land do I need in Farr West to legally keep horses? ▾
Farr West's agricultural and residential-agricultural zones generally allow horses on parcels of one acre or larger, with the number of animals tied to lot size. Most working horse properties in town sit on 1 to 5 acres. Always confirm the specific zoning designation and animal-unit limits with Farr West City before writing an offer.
Do horse properties here come with irrigation water? ▾
Most do. Secondary water shares through Pineview Water Systems or the local canal companies are attached to many parcels and are essential for keeping pasture green through July and August. Verify share counts and delivery schedules during due diligence — water rights don't always transfer automatically with the deed.
What kind of barn and outbuilding setups are typical? ▾
You'll see a mix from simple loafing sheds with a tack room up to fully insulated stall barns with wash racks, hay storage, and attached indoor arenas. Pole barns are the most common build because they handle Utah snow load well and are cheaper per square foot than stick-built. Indoor arenas are less common at this price point than they are in Eden or Morgan.
How close is Farr West to trail riding and equestrian events? ▾
The Bear River wildlife management area and Willard Bay are roughly 10 to 15 minutes northwest for trail and beach riding. The Golden Spike Event Center in Ogden, about 20 minutes south, runs ropings, barrels, cuttings, and breed shows most weekends. Causey Reservoir and the upper Ogden Valley trails are about an hour east.
Are property taxes lower because of the agricultural use? ▾
They can be. Parcels enrolled in Utah's FAA (Farmland Assessment Act, often called greenbelt) are taxed on productive ag value rather than market value, which can cut the annual tax bill substantially. Confirm whether the listing is currently on greenbelt and what the rollback exposure looks like if you change the use.
How many horse properties are usually active in Farr West at one time? ▾
Inventory is thin — Farr West only has a few thousand residents and true equestrian parcels turn over slowly. It's common to see only three to eight active horse-property listings at any given moment, so buyers often expand the search to include Plain West, Plain City, and west Pleasant View.